In 2010, the U.S. Department of the Treasury allocated $7.6 billion dollars to these 18 states and the District of Colombia, because they were areas where people were most hurt by the housing crisis.

The audit found collectively the states have drawn 35 percent of the funds, but not all of the money has been spent on assisting struggling homeowners.

In 2010, Arizona estimated it would help 11,959 homeowners avoid foreclosure using the funds. As of June 30, the audit found that the state had helped about 1,916 people and changed it's estimate to 6,507 homeowners.

Christy Romero, the special inspector general, said since the Hardest Hit Program rolled out in 2010 many Arizonans haven’t received the help they need.

“Ultimately it comes down to treasury and Arizona need(ing) to figure (it) out," Romero said. "And, they need to make changes right away to try to get these funds out in an effective and efficient manner to the distressed homeowners in Arizona because those homeowners don’t have time for Treasury and Arizona to get their act together in terms of getting a perfect program, which could take and year or more from now.”

The audit found Arizona has drawn $91.8 million of the funds allocated to it. The state has spent $30.3 million in assisting homeowners and $9.6 million on administrative expenses, and has $51.9 million cash-on-hand.

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